This article is published as part of Capsticks’ Medical Malpractice and Casualty Forward View 2023.

The government plans to introduce a Transport Bill this year which is likely to propose legislation to allow the use of private e-scooters on public roads (currently illegal). It will be important for the legislation to capture ‘souped-up’ e-scooters as some models are said to be capable for 60mph. This is an extreme example, but any modification of a ‘standard’ e-scooter fundamentally changes its risk profile.

Some self-driving vehicles could be operating on motorways in 2023. A wider roll-out is proposed for 2025 and the government has consulted on a ‘safety ambition’ for self-driving vehicles to be as safe as a competent, careful human driver. This ‘ambition’ is designed to inform a safety and regulatory framework. The government’s response is awaited.

Medical Malpractice and Casualty Forward View 2023

This article is part of Capsticks’ Medical Malpractice and Casualty Forward View 2023.

Read the other articles featured in this publication below:

• Spotlight on three appeal court decisions to look out for in 2023
• Concussion in sport: the next industrial disease claim?
• Courts will continue to take a robust approach to fraud, but defendants should be rigorous when assessing the strength of their case
• Private surgeons could face Covid-19 related claims
• Covid-19 public inquiry: private hospitals may face requests for statements and documents
• Government prepares for Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) review
• There could be an increase in the cost of care claims, but a decrease in the cost of accommodation claims
• Private hospitals and MedTech companies will need to keep an eye on emerging product and general liability risks
• New legislation may mean more clinical trials, but ‘lighter touch’ regulation and some simplified procedures
• Fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) – timetable delayed
• Civil Procedure Rules Committee (CPRC) may be the bearer of good news for defendants

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